NEW YORK — Andy Murray‘s return to the U.S. Open was brief. His briefest Grand Slam singles stay in 10 years.
The three-time major champion was ousted by No. 31 Fernando Verdasco of Spain 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the sweltering second round on Wednesday.
It’s his earliest Grand Slam singles exit since the 2008 Australian Open.
Murray, who won his first Slam at the 2012 U.S. Open, was playing his first major since 2017 Wimbledon.
Murray cut short his 2017 season and missed the first three Slams of 2018 due to a hip injury that required winter hip surgery.